JANUARY 2012 : NEWSLETTER
 
L&R's 21st Annual Raku Day

American Gas Powered Raku:

Burning our way into the 21st Century

     

"I think we're ready to turn this Claydog kiln up to high."  

On Sunday, November 6th, 2011, we held our 21st Annual Raku Day here at L&R Specialties in Nixa, MO.

Check us out on facebook for all the excitement you did or didn't miss.

 As the signs above point out, even though it may seem like a great idea, never ever use a forklift to unload a raku kiln.

Disclaimer: L&R Specialties in no manner endorses anything that attempts to curtail the artistic spirit, such as energy conservation, local law enforcement, government warning labels, or fire safety.

Jerry's Note: "If you mistakenly believe that you can find better clay wrapped kiln baked chicken anywhere else . . . Go eat there. I get perfect Rhode Island Reds every time in my Geil downdraft."

 

 Coyote Glazes Are Here at L&R!!!

The Claydogs are running with the Coyotes!

We now have over 60 different Coyote Glazes in stock, including the Shino, the Mottled, the Celadon, and Archie's Glazes Series.  These are all Cone 5 - 6 glazes and at the moment we have them mostly in pints, but we will be happy to order any of the Coyote glazes in whatever quantity, wet or dry, that you need.

Click on the tile above to visit Coyote's website.

 

 L&R Website GalleryCheck out our website gallery.  Click on Gallery (far right) above.  Besides showing some of our work, we will be featuring a different guest artist every few months.  Our guest right now is Lisa Dusenberry, a phenomenal, quite possibly magical, sculptress. 

 

First Friday Night Art Walk On the first Friday of every month throughout Springfield's downtown galleries, artist's studios, and other venues, you can view and purchase the latest sculpture, pottery, blown glass, photography, paintings, and more. There is also a wide selection of great restaurants, refreshing beverages, and plenty of live music.  Come see the exciting side of Springfield, MO. Several Commercial Street venues have been added to First Friday Art walk with free shuttles running between downtown and Commercial. For more information on Springfield events visit www.itsalldowntown.com.

 

First Saturday Night Art Stroll Historically, the old Downtown Branson area has been host to several different events.   Now Branson is pleased to announce another venue to the Historic Downtown Branson area . . . The First Saturday Night Art Stroll.  Monthly from 4 - 9 pm (March - December)  Experience art in the Ozarks while visiting beautiful downtown Branson.  For more information or to sponsor, call Karla Daniel at 417-230-8416.  To check out more events in Branson, visit www.downtownbranson.org.

     

L&R Gift Certificate Can't decide what to get for the Holidays? Why not give that artist a gift certificate? It is a great way to celebrate the holidays, birthdays, Mothers' Day, or any day. Certificates are available in any denomination and are good for any merchandise in our store, included classes and kiln firings.

 

Nixa Area Arts Council Encouraging Arts & Creativity

The Nixa Area Arts Council is a non-profit organization established to create and support art programs that strengthen the community and enrich the lives of Nixa area residents. For more information please contact 417-830-6802

 

Eureka Springs School of the Arts

To view the ESSA 2008 Schedule of Events, or to register, go to www.esartschool.org.  For more information, call: 479-253-5384.

Classes offered in Precious Metal Clay, Figure Drawing, Watercolor, Wood Turning, Oils, Clay: Sculpture and Wheel Throwing, Weaving, & More.

 

Out of State Workshops

Red Lodge Clay Center, Call (406) 446-3993 or visit www.redlodgeclaycenter.com for more information.

 


MudFire Clayworks, Call (404)377-8033 or visit their website at www.mudfire.com located in Decatur, GA.

Classified Ads

If you would like us to advertise your used equipment for free, please email us at claydogs@aol.com or give us a call at 417-725-2606.
  • Potter looking for weaving loom. Please email info or photo to markandkelly@artandsouls.com

     

  • Amaco Model B Pug Mill $400, Contact Ariana @ 417-894-8266 or Zack @ 417-559-2994.

     

  • Reduced Price: Venco 87mm 3 ½" De-Airing Pugmill for $2,200. Brent SR-36 slab roller for $1,200. Soldner Studio Clay Mixer for $2,200. Or buy the Pugmill and Mixer together for only $4000. Contact Jennifer Collins at 317-255-2464 x 247 or via email at jcollins@IndplsArtCenter.org for more information and pictures. Local pick-up only.

     
  • Hard Fire Brick for sale. Used, but in good shape. 525 whole brick, 160 halves, plus assorted sizes.  All for $1500, or $3 per brick.  You haul. Contact Virgil Cook at 417-231-2665 or at virgilnstl@yahoo.com.

     

  • New L&R Stainless Steel Ribs:  Come in and check out our new line of ribs priced between $4.95 to $13.95.

     

  • Fiber Updraft Gas Kiln: 40 cubic ft, 8" fiber lined w/ 2 - 220,000 btu forced air burners, thorley shelves, furn. and oxy probe. Very efficient firings to cone 10.  Needs minor repair on floor.  $3500.  Also has Clay Mixer for sale, Mixes or recycles 150 pound batches easily, tilts to unload.  $1000. Contact Ty Brunson in Russellville, AR at 479-747-5267 or at tybrunson333@gmail.com.

     

  • L&R Specialties' Banding Wheels, Back in stock: $20 each while supplies last.

     

  • Cress Kiln Model B27H 220 volt, in perfect condition with shelves, posts, stilts, and other misc. supplies. 23.5" wide, 27" deep, 7 cubic feet.  All priced at only $600.  Call Linda James at 417-533-8918.

     

  • Extra Large Sized Soft Firebrick 30 pieces 18" x 9" x 2.5"  Contact Jodi for prices or make an offer at 417-532-2709 or email: lilia.potter@yahoo.com.

     

  • Brent ie Wheel only 4 years old, like new. Comes with asst. tools and extra bats.  $550. Contact Rebecca at 417-207-2464.

     

  • Paragon A82B kiln with kiln sitter.  Good condition. 17.5" wide, 22" deep.  Comes with one shelf and some posts.  $400.00 or best offer. Contact Max Black in Aurora, MO @ 417-489-5874.

     

  • Brent ie Pottery Wheel for sale with 2 splash pans and 2 bats.  In good shape, $400.  Contact Denise Belt at 417-483-1560 or email: sagelovve@yahoo.com.

     

  • Peter Pugger PM-50, Clay mixer/pugger, purchased in '97, used 4 years. Very good condition: Reduced to $2000.  Contact Maggie at morgan1@mchsi.com for more info or pictures, or call her at 417-693-2405.  Pick up in Springfield only.

     

  • Lehman Slip-O-Matic model 320B w/base. Good condition. Comes with 200# each of OM4, Talc, and EPK and asst. molds.  $500 firm. Also have silkscreens, clamping unit, pigments, etc. for sale.  Pick up in Mt. Home AR. Contact Robin at celticclay@suddenlink.net for more info.

     

  • Kilns For Sale.  Will take Best Offer.  Paragon A88B, 16" wide, 27" deep.  Gare Kiln Model 2327, 23" wide, 27"deep.  Cress Pro Kiln FX-27-C, 23" wide, 27" deep.  Also have molds, too many to list.  Call 417-751-3138 or 417-300-2841 for more info or to make offer.

     

  • Paragon Kiln A23B3 with kiln sitter.  In excellent shape. Only used a few times. Comes with cones, plate sitters, extra brick, and some posts. $600.00 OBO.  Call Michael at 417-689-4945 or email at: wittgypsy@aol.com.

     

  • Paragon kiln A82B $450.00.  For more information call Nancy Paddock at 479-253-5249 or email her at: npaddock@arkansas.net.

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  • Brent ie Pottery Wheel like new, with Giffin Grip and extra bats, and a Duncan EA-820 Kiln with furniture and several cone 6 glazes, All for $850.00.  Contact Wanda Jo Baugh in Carthage, MO at 417-388-1156.

     

  • Shimpo VL Lite wheels.  New at L&R for only $645.  Get a free pottery tool kit, bat, and 50 pounds of clay to get you started.  Great wheel for starting your studio or for show demonstrations.

     

  • 4 - 26" Polygon Half Shelves, excellent condition, 8 - 6"x1.5" posts, all for $90.  Contact Steve Hebbert at 417-840-7749.

     

  • Basket Weaving Classes Now Forming! Please call 417-294-2745 or email Paula Gillispie at: baskethead101@yahoo.com for time and dates.  Classes are held in the Branson, Springfield, and Lebanon, MO areas. 

     

  • Lockerbie Motorized Kickwheel for sale. Bought in 2002.  Well maintained, excellent condition. $650.  Contact Amanda Moon for info & pics at: amandamoonpottery@hotmail.com or call her at 573-242-9663.

 

  • Estrin Industries Mixer: Will mix 300 lbs of clay.  2 HP, 220 Volt, Single phase.  11 Amp. $800 OBO.  For more info or pictures, email Bede Clarke in Columbia MO at clarkerb@missouri.edu or call 573-443-0362.

 

  • Wanting to Buy a Used Slab Roller Contact Neomi at 573-729-5877 if you have a slab roller for sale, or if you know of anyone that does.

     

  • Used Paragon A82B, 240 volt $300.00. Call Neomia Humphrey at 573-729-5877.

     

  • Used Skutt Kiln Model 181.  Good condition.  $600 OBO.  Contact Robert at holgren_the_smith@yahoo.com for more info or pictures, or call 417-533-1141.

     

  • Skutt Kiln Model K, some shelves & posts, $200.  Contact Mary Gooch in Kimberling City at 415-946-0449.

 

UP COMING EVENTS If you like us to list your upcoming events please email us at claydogs@aol.com subject line Events.

Want to win some cash or a kiln for your school?  Check out Skutt's Peep Hole Plug contests.

Dirty Old Potters go to www.skutt.com/peepshow

Clean K-12 Potters go to www.skutt.com/peepholeplug